Electric bikes are very similar to analog bikes – with a few key extras of course! Scroll through the carousel to learn about the unique features of our e-bikes. But even the mid- to low-end Shimano parts are perfectly fine for this level of bike. The Schwinn EC1 is one of those simple e-bikes that can reliably bring a smile to your face. If their goal was a lot of media coverage for them and, more importantly, Toshiba, they succeeded. But if their goal was to build a good bike, I think they failed. It’s powered by a generator from the rear wheel. I’m not really sure what it’s point is since it’s not very useful at night, but it does have a front light. Surprisingly few websites seem to have actually gotten around to riding the thing when it came out. Your sales taxes will be calculated at check-out and vary per state. Meanwhile it is possible that you don't see any sales taxes applied to your purchase. I really do like this controller for the shifting. This bike comes equipped with front, rear, and bottom lights. The front and rear lights are attached to the fenders while the bottom lights are part of the battery itself. So, if you commute, or you frequently run errands, an e-bike can save you a lot of gas, and get you outside more. So now that we've waxed philosophic about e-bikes, let's get to the Coston CE. We've addressed those concerns by designing Extended Life Batteries for a couple of our best-selling e-bikes. In short, think primarily about what you want to do on your e-bike, where you're most likely to ride it, and how much you want to spend. If you're using an e-bike to commute or run errands, or if it's a particularly hot day, the throttle might be a better way to go. The throttle is a thumb lever on the left side of the bike, next to the LED panel. It has about an inch of travel between off and full, and you can push the throttle part way down or all the way down. Obviously, full throttle is the easiest to maintain. Overall, I think Schwinn needs to better balance its approach when it comes to the motor and how hard it pushes, especially when it has a full charge. Or, at least, get some good detail photos of parts otherwise not covered. Once I rigged up my kids' old trailer into a cargo trailer, I could transport even more from the grocery store. Suddenly I was spending hours if not days less time in my car, and more on a bike. I won't pretend that exercise was a factor here — the e-bike does 95% of the work for you — but I'll argue with any doctor that some peddling is better than sitting on my butt in a car. One feature I liked was a secondary tab you need to retract to remove the battery. That way, when you unlock the battery it doesn't just fall out. Some thought was put into the idea there and I appreciated it. The battery meter is comprised of five segments to give you an estimate of how much power you have left. On the other hand, in the time I've had an e-bike, I have barely touched my poor Trek bike. E-biking is very powerful and addictive, and it has ruined traditional cycling for me, and I can't decide if that's a good thing. This estimate may vary depending on model, rider height/weight, and riding conditions. Our Coston and Marshall lines have an optional extended-life battery available that lets you go up to 80 miles per charge. The fast charging capability makes it seem like it was focused on fleet use, perhaps for urban delivery. Enjoy cruising around with the Ridgewood e-bike by Schwinn. Choose your level of assist on the easy to use 3-button control pad, and the pedal assist motor will provide boost as you pedal allowing you to enjoy longer rides and hills. The thumb shifter allows you to adapt the 7-speed drivetrain to the terrain. Stopping comes from a set of mechanical disk brakes. The 6061-aluminum frame with formed upper tube makes getting on and off the bike easier. The integrated 280Wh battery keeps weight low and makes the bike easier to control.